The Jim Fortin Podcast

Jim Fortin
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Sep 18, 2025 • 49min

Ep 427: Throwback To Ep155: An Interview – Subconscious Values, Habits, Self-talk, and Choice

Start Your Transformation Now⁠  Nic was a recent student of mine and we visit about his transformational path and how much he has changed in the last six months and how you can too. This episode is near impossible to title as we talked about so much. The primary things we talked about are: subconscious values, self-talk, subconscious habits and choice. And, a whole lot more but this gives you an idea of the treasures in this episode. As you’ll hear, Nic thought he had life “dialed in” and thought he had it all together until we worked together and he quickly discovered that he was working at a small percentage of his ability. An amazing story he shared and this applies to many, many people is that even though he had his life “all together” he was struggling with why he could never get to the next level in life. He reveals his huge “ah-ha” moments with me and I’m certain this will apply to many people. As stated in the headline, we dive deep into his realization of how his subconscious values were driving him, and yet he did not know it. This will be a huge and eye-opening segment for you listening. Another key takeaway is the importance of “inner-outer alignment” and how he’s used this to better align his entire life. Candidly, there is a ton in this episode and there will be pretty much something for everyone so give it a listen and enjoy! Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Let’s Connect:  ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠  LIKED THE EPISODE?  If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ so we can reach more people.   Listening on ⁠Spotify⁠? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!  With gratitude,  Jim 
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Sep 16, 2025 • 32min

Ep 426: A Vital Trait For Success That Most People Haven't Recognized

Start Your Transformation Now  In this episode of the Transform Your Life from the Inside Out podcast, Jim Fortin reveals a trait that rarely makes the “top 20 lists” of success skills but is, in reality, a game-changer: resourcefulness. Through powerful stories—from Tom Hanks’ Castaway to entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, and Susie Batiz—Jim shows how resourcefulness, not resources, is what separates those who thrive from those who stay stuck.  Many people wait for the “perfect time” or for more money, connections, or opportunities to arrive. Jim challenges that mindset by making it clear: your life doesn’t change when you get more resources; it changes when you choose to become more resourceful. Fear, excuses, and victimhood hold us back, but resourcefulness makes growth inevitable.  If you’ve ever felt like you don’t have what it takes to move forward, this episode will give you the clarity and inspiration to figure it out, break free from resignation, and finally create what you want.  What You’ll Discover in This Episode:  Why Resourcefulness Matters More Than Resources (06:17) Jim defines resourcefulness and explains why it is the foundation of real success.  Stories of Resourceful Entrepreneurs (08:00) How companies like Apple, Amazon, Subway, and Ring started with almost nothing but became billion-dollar brands.  The Role of Fear and Victim Mentality (14:29) Why fear keeps you powerless and why shifting to resourcefulness transforms everything.  Settling vs. Creating (18:00) How “agreeing” to your circumstances keeps you stuck—and how to stop settling.  The Subconscious Mind as a Tool (21:00) How engaging your subconscious mind can unlock answers and creative solutions.  Resourcefulness in Action (22:00) Jim’s personal stories of becoming resourceful to create multimillion-dollar outcomes.  Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  Resourcefulness is more important than resources. If you want more in life, you must figure it out, get creative, and choose action over excuses. If you refuse to become resourceful, you are in silent agreement with your current reality. The truth stings, but freedom comes when you own it—and then act.    Let’s Connect:  Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn  LIKED THE EPISODE?  If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people.  Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!  With gratitude, Jim 
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Sep 11, 2025 • 26min

Ep 425: Throwback To Ep84: Q & A – What Are The Habits Of Wealthy People?

Start Your Transformation Now⁠⁠⁠  Being wealthy is not entirely about habits and things to DO to be rich, it’s about a Master Habit. First, habits drive us and what you have and do not have in your life is because of your habits but there is one habit that supersedes all others.In this episode I talk about:[3:02] Why there is one habit that trumps all habits[5:53] The reason that not all habits work for all people[6:45] Why things like “The Rockefeller Habits” do not apply to everyone[8:48] Why no matter great habits you have, they don’t matter….IF[14:53] And, I talk about what MY habits are to attract great prosperity Listen, apply and Enjoy. Transformational Takeaway  MASTER HABIT – Get into the HABIT of habits that move you forward with measurable outcomes. Let’s Connect:  ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠  LIKED THE EPISODE?  If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ so we can reach more people.  Listening on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!  With gratitude, Jim 
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Sep 9, 2025 • 41min

Ep 424: How I Lost 1.2 Billion Dollars

In this discussion, Jim Fortin shares how a missed opportunity to buy Bitcoin at ten cents cost him $1.2 billion. He explores the role of fear, uncertainty, and procrastination in losing chances for growth. Listeners learn the importance of acting swiftly on opportunities and how the past can hinder present decisions. The conversation encourages embracing change and taking action, highlighting that even imperfect steps can lead to personal development. Emphasizing awareness around financial decisions, it's a call to overcome limitations and seize potential.
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Sep 4, 2025 • 35min

Ep 423: Throwback To Ep159: Fear Is The Idleness Of Will

Start Your Transformation Now⁠⁠  What does this mean? I first heard this phrase from Eliphas Levi, and 1880s an occultist. I heard it years ago and I incorporated it into my thinking many years ago. It changed my life and it will change yours too. (If you chose to live your life by it.) So, if you’re like most people you may be wondering what it really means? It’s pretty simple. We all have a life force in us. We can call it consciousness, energy, God or whatever you want, but we can direct this life force to do our bidding when we stay out of fear and learn to “channel it” with our attention. Our “will” is a super powerful force…and we can accomplish anything when we learn to use it. For example, has there ever been a time when you “KNEW” you were going to make something happen, and you did? Well, you used your “will” to drive it all. In this episode I talk about your will, how to use it, my years of experience learning to master it and how powerful it can be for you. This is a simple but powerful concept and episode. I share my twenty past years of learning to master will and I teach you in simple steps how you can too. And, when I say small simple steps, it’s literally only one step. Listen, apply and expect miracles in your life when you master your will. Transformational Takeaway  Fear is the idleness of will. Let’s Connect:  ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠  LIKED THE EPISODE?  If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ so we can reach more people.  Listening on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!  With gratitude, Jim 
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Sep 2, 2025 • 37min

Ep 422: Transformational Interview Series: Sarah Johnson

Start Your Transformation Now  In this inspiring episode of the Transformational Interview Series, Jim speaks with Sarah Johnson, a former TCP student whose journey from fear and self-doubt to authenticity and empowerment will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt “not enough.” Once trapped in comparison and victim mentality, Sarah discovered through TCP how to let go of judgment, stop blaming others, and take full responsibility for her life. The result? A more peaceful mind, a thriving marriage, and a new career aligned with her purpose.  Sarah opens up about the struggles that held her back—fear of judgment, financial scarcity, and a lifelong tendency to please others—and how TCP gave her the tools to finally see her blind spots. She shares how shifting her focus from “What will people think?” to “How can I help others?” unlocked her authentic voice, healed her relationships, and led her to build her own business helping others uncover the hidden gifts in their shadows. If you’ve ever felt stuck in fear, blamed your circumstances, or struggled with money and self-worth, Sarah’s story will show you that transformation is possible when you decide to step fully into responsibility and courage.  What You’ll Discover in This Episode:  Facing the Fear of Being Seen (03:09) How Sarah’s fear of judgment and comparison kept her small—and the simple shift Jim gave her that changed everything.  Letting Go of “What People Think” (08:17) The powerful breakthrough that allowed Sarah to stop ruminating, show up authentically, and care less about outside opinions.  From Blame to Responsibility (09:45) How releasing blame toward her husband and others gave her peace of mind and transformed her marriage.  Money Struggles and Scarcity (21:17) Sarah’s cycle of debt and chasing “the next course”—and how TCP helped her take ownership and turn things around.  Rising Self-Worth (25:16) Her journey from a self-worth score of 2 to a 10, and why taking courageous action made all the difference.  The Gift of Helping Others (27:06) Why her true transformation came from serving others and stepping into her purpose of helping people see their shadows.  Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  Transformation begins when you step out of fear and take full responsibility for your life. Sarah’s story shows that even the deepest patterns of victimhood, blame, and scarcity can be rewritten into empowerment, authenticity, and abundance. The very fears that hold you back are the doorways to your growth—if you’re willing to walk through them.  Let’s Connect:  Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn  LIKED THE EPISODE?  If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people.  Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!  With gratitude, Jim 
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Aug 28, 2025 • 31min

Ep 421: Throwback To Ep21: Eliminating Fear From The Higher Perspective Of You

Start Your Transformation Now⁠  Fear, a dreadful disease of the mind. The one thing that keeps most people trapped in old ways, old relationships and old circumstances. Fear robs you of possibility and opportunity and it eats away at life like a parasite. One of the most powerful things we can do in this lifetime is to learn to transcend fear. When we do, what’s unknown becomes possible and what was once impossible becomes possible. In this episode I talk about fear from a higher perspective, from beyond simple irrational brain based fear. In this episode I discuss:[3:16] How most fear is related to survival but fearful thoughts are most times simply thinking of the past or future[5:57] Why fear is the cause of all suffering[6:34] Why when you focus on fear in grows in your awareness[8:30] How embracing our own death sets us free from ours fears[10:36] There are brain based fears which are addressed in another episodes, however, most fears are an illusion of the mind[19:21] And, the one paradigm that you can work from that sets you free from fear at the highest level of your being Listen to this episode and shift your perspective on the illusion of fear. Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  Everything always has been, is now and will always be fine. Let’s Connect:  ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠  LIKED THE EPISODE?  If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ so we can reach more people.  Listening on ⁠Spotify⁠? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!  With gratitude, Jim 
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Aug 26, 2025 • 40min

Ep 420: Transformational Interview Series: Gail Freis

Start Your Transformation Now  In this powerful episode of the Transformational Interview Series, Jim sits down with Gail Freis, a commercial insurance agent and entrepreneur from Chicago, whose life was turned upside down by an unimaginable tragedy. Four minutes into her wedding ceremony, her fiancé’s sister collapsed and passed away. The ripple effect shattered Gail’s relationship, finances, and self-worth. But through TCP, she rebuilt her life, doubling her income year after year, discovering her true values, and transforming from victim mentality into empowerment and resourcefulness.  Gail candidly shares her struggles with money, scarcity, and self-sabotage, and how TCP helped her uncover subconscious patterns, release victimhood, and step into responsibility. Her story highlights the pivotal role of mindset, boundaries, and self-worth in creating financial freedom and emotional healing.  If you’ve ever felt stuck in scarcity, overwhelmed by tragedy, or trapped in victim thinking, this episode will inspire you to find your resourcefulness and reclaim your power. What You’ll Discover in This Episode:  The Wedding Tragedy That Changed Everything (05:04) How one shocking moment during her wedding ceremony forced Gail into survival mode and became the catalyst for her transformation.  Breaking Free from Victim Mentality (16:00) The subtle ways she lived in victimhood without realizing it—and the moment she finally took full responsibility.  Rewriting Scarcity and Money Stories (18:59) How Gail dismantled her lifelong money struggles and shifted into abundance and resourcefulness.  The $40,000 Lesson (20:30) Why a devastating betrayal became her turning point for never allowing lack or exploitation to control her again.  Doubling Her Income Every Year (25:43) The mindset shifts and responsibility that led Gail to double her income annually since TCP.  Boundaries That Reshape Relationships (27:00) How learning to set boundaries eliminated toxic people and invited healthier connections.  From Scarcity to a Porsche (31:28) How reclaiming self-worth and resourcefulness allowed Gail to create abundance—and even drive her dream car.  Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  Your past tragedies and limiting stories don’t define your future—your choices do. As Gail discovered, freedom begins when you release victimhood, set clear boundaries, and take radical responsibility for how you show up. Transformation isn’t about avoiding pain; it’s about finding the resourcefulness to rise above it and create the life you truly deserve.  Mentioned Resources: https://upskilldevelopmental.com/ https://www.instagram.com/upskilldev/ https://www.instagram.com/gailfreis/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/upskill-developmental/ Let’s Connect:  Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn  LIKED THE EPISODE?  If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people.  Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!  With gratitude, Jim 
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Aug 21, 2025 • 26min

Ep 419: Throwback To Ep235: Honestly, You Can Be, Do And Have Everything You Want When…

Start Your Transformation Now⁠  I know the headline is bold, but it is true. You can Be Do And Have everything you want WHEN you become resourceful enough to create it. Look around you. Look at the millions of people who have created exactly what you want in life. Why have they done this and you have not? Easy, the have become resourceful enough to create it. Most people work backwards. They want resources, and that is often money or something they think they want. The problem with that is that resources come and go but it’s the initial resourcefulness that created the resources in the first place. What does it look like to be resourceful?The definition of resourceful is: Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.The definition of un resourceful is: Not having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties. In plain English. It means you give up, quit and make excuses about why you can’t Do, Be or Have what you want in life. As you just read through that, which applies to you? (Even if you don’t want to admit it.) I want you to have more and that is why I created this audio (podcast) titled: You can BE, DO and Have everything you want when you are resourceful. Enjoy it while you’re listening, but more than that…apply the concept and watch your life start changing in the ways you never imagined. The reason you don’t have what you want in life is because you are not being resourceful enough to create it. What dramatic change? BE resourceful! Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  You Can Be, Do And Have Everything You Want When You BEcome Resourceful! Let’s Connect:  ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠  LIKED THE EPISODE?  If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ so we can reach more people.  Listening on ⁠Spotify⁠? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!  With gratitude,  Jim 
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Aug 19, 2025 • 41min

Ep 418: Transformational Interview Series: Sally McMurray

Start Your Transformation Now  In this inspiring episode of the Transformational Interview Series, Jim sits down with Sally McMurray, a TCP graduate from Sydney, Australia, who turned around three of the biggest areas in her life—health, marriage, and money. From living with Crohn’s disease for over 40 years to being on the brink of divorce and feeling stuck in her business, Sally’s journey is a testament to the power of mindset shifts, responsibility, and self-healing.  Sally opens up about how stress-triggered Crohn’s was controlling her life, the control patterns that nearly destroyed her 30-year marriage, and the fear-based thinking that kept her business small. She shares the pivotal TCP tools—like self-hypnosis, letting go of control, and redefining her identity—that have helped her heal physically, reconnect with her husband, and embrace her business as a true career.  If you’ve ever felt trapped by a diagnosis, stuck in a strained relationship, or overwhelmed by money anxiety, this episode will show you how lasting transformation is possible when you’re willing to be honest with yourself and take action.  What You’ll Discover in This Episode:  Healing Is an Inside Job (07:12) Why calming the mind allowed Sally’s body to finally start healing from a decades-long chronic condition.  Letting Go of Control to Save a Marriage (10:33) How releasing the need to control everything transformed her 30-year relationship.  From Red Hot Mess to Responsibility (12:43) The TCP module that revealed her own patterns—and shifted her from blaming to owning her actions.  Treating Business Like a Career, Not a Hobby (21:02) The mindset shift that helped Sally commit fully to her jewelry business.  Living as a ‘Polished Rock’ (28:24) How letting life’s challenges roll off her has brought true freedom and lightness.  The Power of the TCP Community (34:19) Why support, accountability, and shared breakthroughs accelerate personal transformation.  Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  Your diagnosis, relationship status, or financial situation does not define you—your mindset does. As Sally discovered, lasting change comes from within. By letting go of control, calming your mind, and committing fully to your own growth, you create the space for healing, deeper connection, and greater abundance. Transformation isn’t about avoiding life’s challenges—it’s about meeting them as your most powerful self.  Let’s Connect:  Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn  LIKED THE EPISODE?  If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people.  Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!  With gratitude, Jim 

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